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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,182.47, 22,331.58 and 9,108.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,182.47, 22,331.58 and 9,108.92 is: 12,570.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,182.47 : 22,331.58 = 9,108.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,182.47/22,331.58 = 9,108.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,182.47x = 22,331.58 × 9,108.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,182.47x = 203,416,575.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,416,575.69/16,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.18

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